Study finds that infants are not startled by visual illusions

by Chuo University and Hokkaido UniversityIllusions begin to occur around six months of age. This is thought to be related to the development of feedback processing in the brain. Credit: Shuma Tsurumi

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds that infants are not startled by visual illusions

by Chuo University and Hokkaido UniversityIllusions begin to occur around six months of age. This is thought to be related to the development of feedback processing in the brain. Credit: Shuma Tsurumi

Updated on:May 10,2024

UK Report: Recommendations for reducing inequities, improving care for babies of Asian and Black mothers

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe MBRRACE-UK collaboration, which is co-led by The Infant Mortality and Morbidity Studies (TIMMS) group at the University of Leicester an

Updated on: April 17,2024

UK Report: Recommendations for reducing inequities, improving care for babies of Asian and Black mothers

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe MBRRACE-UK collaboration, which is co-led by The Infant Mortality and Morbidity Studies (TIMMS) group at the University of Leicester an

Updated on:April 17,2024

Nanoparticles can cross the placenta during pregnancy, potentially exposing fetus

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInhaled nanoparticles—human-made specks so minuscule they can't be seen in conventional microscopes, found in thousands of common products—can cr

Updated on: February 28,2024

Nanoparticles can cross the placenta during pregnancy, potentially exposing fetus

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInhaled nanoparticles—human-made specks so minuscule they can't be seen in conventional microscopes, found in thousands of common products—can cr

Updated on:February 28,2024

The important role school nurses can play in identifying and supporting young people with eating disorders

by Kingston University, LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe vital role school nurses can play in addressing the rising number of eating disorders among children and young people has been

Updated on: May 22,2024

The important role school nurses can play in identifying and supporting young people with eating disorders

by Kingston University, LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe vital role school nurses can play in addressing the rising number of eating disorders among children and young people has been

Updated on:May 22,2024

Children's behavior at home worse during remote learning

(HealthDay)—Parents report that their children's behavioral health at home is worse during remote learning than with in-person learning, according to a research letter published online Jan. 10 in&

Updated on: February 21,2024

Children's behavior at home worse during remote learning

(HealthDay)—Parents report that their children's behavioral health at home is worse during remote learning than with in-person learning, according to a research letter published online Jan. 10 in&

Updated on:February 21,2024

Adverse reactions to BNT162b2 mild, moderate for 5- to 11-year-olds

Among children aged 5 to 11 years, most reported adverse events to BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccination are mild-to-moderate, with few reports of myocarditis, according to a study recently published in

Updated on: March 19,2024

Adverse reactions to BNT162b2 mild, moderate for 5- to 11-year-olds

Among children aged 5 to 11 years, most reported adverse events to BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccination are mild-to-moderate, with few reports of myocarditis, according to a study recently published in

Updated on:March 19,2024

Chasing Rett syndrome biomarkers: Could overnight EEG studies improve care?

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn Rett syndrome, a genetic condition affecting girls almost exclusively, mutations in the MECP2 gene cause a reg

Updated on: March 21,2024

Chasing Rett syndrome biomarkers: Could overnight EEG studies improve care?

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn Rett syndrome, a genetic condition affecting girls almost exclusively, mutations in the MECP2 gene cause a reg

Updated on:March 21,2024

Pediatric tuberculosis may affect lung functioning, growth later in life

by Boston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that young children diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis are at an increased risk of subsequent wheezing, poor lung functio

Updated on: March 05,2024

Pediatric tuberculosis may affect lung functioning, growth later in life

by Boston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that young children diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis are at an increased risk of subsequent wheezing, poor lung functio

Updated on:March 05,2024

Genetic cause of rare childhood immune disorders discovered

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have pinpointed genetic changes that can leave children born with little to no immune defense against infection.In a

Updated on: May 30,2024

Genetic cause of rare childhood immune disorders discovered

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have pinpointed genetic changes that can leave children born with little to no immune defense against infection.In a

Updated on:May 30,2024

Healthful food for children is the same as for adults

by ElsevierNutrition educators play key roles in shifting consumer demand and social norms about food choices. They can do this by creating family and community resilience and healthy adaptation

Updated on: February 20,2024

Healthful food for children is the same as for adults

by ElsevierNutrition educators play key roles in shifting consumer demand and social norms about food choices. They can do this by creating family and community resilience and healthy adaptation

Updated on:February 20,2024

How toddler-mother attachment impacts adolescent brain and behavior

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: CC0 Public DomainInterpersonal trust is a crucial component of healthy relationships. When we interact with strangers, we quickly gage whether

Updated on: February 24,2024

How toddler-mother attachment impacts adolescent brain and behavior

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: CC0 Public DomainInterpersonal trust is a crucial component of healthy relationships. When we interact with strangers, we quickly gage whether

Updated on:February 24,2024

Did 'Helicopter' parents cause the mental health crisis in today's young?

by Cara MurezKids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.Kids don't get to roam any more. T

Updated on: March 14,2024

Did 'Helicopter' parents cause the mental health crisis in today's young?

by Cara MurezKids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.Kids don't get to roam any more. T

Updated on:March 14,2024